Area fire departments prevent endangered homes, livestock from field fire east of Loma Linda

(From the Redings Mill Fire Protection District)

Late Monday afternoon Redings Mill Fire Protection District responded to reports of a field on fire in the area of Bison Road and Douglas Fir Road just east of Loma Linda. First arriving found around 15 acres of pasture on fire moving northwesterly with livestock in danger. Mutual aid from the City of Seneca and Seneca Fire Protection District was requested to assist at that time.

 
As the fire progressed several homes and outbuildings become endangered. Additional mutual aid was requested from Quapaw Nation Fire and Rescue, Joplin Fire Department, Carl Junction Fire Protection District and Galena Fire Department.

 
The fire was brought under control after consuming over 50 acres across several properties with no homes or buildings damaged.

 
Thank you to our mutual aid partners for your assistance in this response.

 
The fire started from an unattended trash fire.

 
There is not a burn ban in place at this time, however we recommend refraining from any outdoor burning until conditions become more favorable.